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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Far Rockaway, NY

Pricing Updated: 07/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Far Rockaway, NY area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Far Rockaway Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Far Rockaway$2,400$2,4001
South Shore Queens$41,500$1,20053

Cheapest Available Far Rockaway Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Far Rockaway, NY is a Studio unit found at Fairfield At Far Rockaway in the JFK Airport neighborhood priced from $2,195. Arverne View in the Edgemere neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Far Rockaway apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairfield At Far RockawayResidence AStudio,1BA$2,195
Arverne View2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,199
Fairfield At CedarhurstOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200
Fairfield Estates At WoodmereThe Atlantic IIStudio,1BA$2,215
Fairfield Gables At Cedarhurst VillageThe Neuberg1BR,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far Rockaway, NY and Nearby

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far Rockaway area is the $2.33 price per square foot 176 Beach 97th St Model at 176 Beach 97th St, Unit 3 in the in the Seaside neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Far Rockaway apartment is the Residence 409 Model at The Plaza 360 starting at $4,465 with a $3.54 price per square foot in the Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Far Rockaway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
176 Beach 97th St, Unit 3176 Beach 97th St3BR,1BA$2.33
The Plaza 360Residence 4092BR,2BA$3.54
Fairfield Townhouses At LawrenceThe Causeway2BR,2.5BA$3.73
Fairfield Residences At Cedarhurst Park HouseResidence D52BR,1BA$2.47
25962 148th Ave, Unit I st Floor25962 148th Ave3BR,1BA$3.30
Fairfield Lafayette Place At Woodmere3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$3.39
14764 259th St, Unit 3 bedroom 2 bath Rosedale14764 259th St3BR,2BA$3.74
Arverne View2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.67
Fairfield Courtyard At WoodmereThe Malverne1BR,1BA$3.78
11817 Rockaway Beach Blvd2 BR apartment2BR,1BA$3.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Far Rockaway

What type of rentals are currently available in Far Rockaway?

There are currently 442 Apartments for Rent in Far Rockaway, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $10,000. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Far Rockaway ranging from $2,400 to $75,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Far Rockaway?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Far Rockaway ranges from $2,400 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,612.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Far Rockaway?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Far Rockaway range from $2,400 to $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,160 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,675.

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